Why You Should Go...

Adventure Aquarium is just minutes from downtown Philadelphia on the Camden Waterfront and features one-of-a-kind exhibits with more than 8,500 aquatic species throughout two million gallons of water.

The Aquarium is home to the largest collection of sharks on the East Coast, including the only great hammerhead shark on exhibit in the United States as well as two rare scalloped hammerhead sharks, the only aquarium in the world to exhibit hippos, one of only six facilities in the US to have Little Blue penguins as permanent residents and exhibits the longest Shark Bridge in the world, a unique V-shaped rope suspension bridge just inches over Shark Realm.

Adventure Aquarium is an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), and is held to the absolute highest standards in animal care and exhibition.

Why You Should Go...

Adventure Aquarium is just minutes from downtown Philadelphia on the Camden Waterfront and features one-of-a-kind exhibits with more than 8,500 aquatic species throughout two million gallons of water.

The Aquarium is home to the largest collection of sharks on the East Coast, including the only great hammerhead shark on exhibit in the United States as well as two rare scalloped hammerhead sharks, the only aquarium in the world to exhibit hippos, one of only six facilities in the US to have Little Blue penguins as permanent residents and exhibits the longest Shark Bridge in the world, a unique V-shaped rope suspension bridge just inches over Shark Realm.

Adventure Aquarium is an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), and is held to the absolute highest standards in animal care and exhibition.

What You Should Know...

Open: Year-Round

Hours: 10:00am - 05:00pm, Daily

Cost: Less than $50

Payment: Cash, Check, MC, Visa, AMEX, Discover

Discounts: Seniors, Groups, Military

Access: Wheelchair, Public Transportation, Service Animals

Parking: Paid On-site

Available: Self-Guided Tour, Concessions, Vending Machines, Stroller Rentals, Kids Activities, Changing Station, Wheelchairs, Meeting/Conference Rooms, Banquet Facilities, Gift Shop, Souvenirs

Strollers and wheelchairs are allowed in the aquarium. You may bring your own or rent one for the day. They cannot be reserved and go as a first come, first serve basis. 

Lockers are available in the Main Lobby for one-time use only and token operated. 

For the best experience, consider visiting after 2 p.m. or before 11 a.m. Late summer, fall and early winter are generally the least busy times at Adventure Aquarium. 

Adventure Aquarium is home to the largest collection of sharks on the East Coast, including the only Great Hammerhead Shark as well as Silky Sharks on exhibit in the United States and the only aquarium in the world to exhibit hippos.